IntelCore i7 4790K vs4760HQ

Reasons to buy the Intel Core i7 4790K

Much higher clock speed

4 GHz

Significantly higher turbo clock speed

4.4 GHz

Is unlocked

Yes

Significantly higher GPU clock speed

350 MHz

If you just upgraded last year, the benefits probably aren't substantial enough, but if you upgraded in 2010 or before, the Core i7-4790K is a worthwhile investment, and is our new Editors' Choice for high-end processors.